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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 629.34 and 281.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 629.34 and 281.35 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 629.34 = 281.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/629.34 = 281.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 629.34 × 281.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 177,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,061.66/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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